Advance Auto Parts Q2 EPS $0.90 vs $0.25; adjusted EPS $1.03, FY EPS guidance raised

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC

Q2 net sales $2.0B, flat YoY; comps -0.5%; DIY softness, Pro low-single-digit growth.
Operating income $101M vs $22M; adjusted $112M vs $61M (5.6% vs 3.0% margin).
$26M tariff refunds added ~$0.31 to adjusted EPS; repurchased ~$30M debt; leverage 2.1x.
FY26 adjusted EPS raised to $2.60-$3.30 from $2.40-$3.10; store openings cut to 30-35.
Declared $0.25/share dividend, payable Oct 23, 2026, record Oct 9, 2026.

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